British Vogue
December 2025
How To Get Rid Of Puffy Eyes, According To Ophthalmologists
Dr Jennifer Doyle, a consultant oculoplastic surgeon, reveals that it could also just be a case of genetics. “Many people simply have weaker connective tissue in the lower lid, which makes the underlying fat pads more visible. As we age, collagen and elastin decline, the orbital septum weakens, and what looks like ‘puffiness’ is often a combination of fluid retention and natural anatomical change.”
What can you do to combat puffy eyes?
The first step in ridding your morning routine of puffy eyes is “address the basics”, says Dr Doyle, aka “good sleep, hydration, reducing salt and alcohol, and managing allergies.”
